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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 517.77 and 209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 517.77 and 209.41 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 517.77 = 209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/517.77 = 209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 517.77 × 209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 108,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,424.92/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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